UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain 
will be up to 11, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-06-27
UV index at 11 in Puerto de la Cruz means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
The UV index in Puerto de la Cruz is generally moderate to high, often reaching levels between 5 and 8, especially during the spring and summer months when sunlight is strongest.
Puerto de la Cruz experiences mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Temperatures usually range from 15°C in winter to about 26°C in summer. Rainfall is more common from November to February.
Compared to mainland Spain, Puerto de la Cruz has a more stable, subtropical climate with less temperature variation. It is warmer and less rainy than northern Spain but cooler and wetter than southern coastal areas like Andalusia.
See the UV index hour by hour for Puerto de la Cruz, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.